Apple has raised the bar...AGAIN

[Younggun]

I kinda feel like somebody, somewhere, probably lost an IPhone though.

 

[MaddogOIF]

I discovered that and thought I'd share it because it was rather well put together and I feel as though someone would buy into it.

Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk

 

[matefrio]

They have a new scale app as well. Pre installed, just step on it.

 

[Brains]

They have a new scale app as well. Pre installed, just step on it.

Wouldn't really do anything harmful. This isn't unique to the i-devices, I just happened to remember the video so that's the one I linked. Anyway, the "Gorilla Glass" branded tempered glass they use now days for most higher quality devices is ridiculously strong (when not hit on the edge, like any tempered glass).

WARNING: Mute the audio

 

[winchster]

This is why Apple will stay relevant.

 

[karlac]

Windows 8 and IOS 8, equal measures of crap.

What were these idiots thinking ...

 

[Brains]

There's always implementation bugs in any new OS, but I'm with you - the number 8 must be cursed. Microsoft for totally pissing off the entire world by screwing up everything that was working, and then being arrogant about it. Apple for releasing some serious bugs that should have been caught in testing. Oh wait, they were - and they were told - and they released anyway (iOS developer program folks get early beta access and found a lot of problems). Many iPad 2 users, for instance, are still experiencing cellular data problems where the device refuses to connect to the network. A reboot (or switching some settings off/on) temporarily 'fixes' it, only to return again.

 

[Chirpy]

This is why Apple will stay relevant.

Or it might be that they are the largest company in the world, trading back and forth with Exxon depending on share price for the day.


Sent from magic cutting board

 

[karlac]

There's always implementation bugs in any new OS, but I'm with you - the number 8 must be cursed. Microsoft for totally pissing off the entire world by screwing up everything that was working, and then being arrogant about it. Apple for releasing some serious bugs that should have been caught in testing. Oh wait, they were - and they were told - and they released anyway (iOS developer program folks get early beta access and found a lot of problems). Many iPad 2 users, for instance, are still experiencing cellular data problems where the device refuses to connect to the network. A reboot (or switching some settings off/on) temporarily 'fixes' it, only to return again.

Been using iPads in daily business for four years, iphone for two. The past two weeks has been a total disaster using either for productivity, and as a presentation tool in client meetings, with freeze ups, random connection issues, inability to sync with cloud content, sudden app issues. Shit simply doesn't work. Jobs must be spinning in his grave. May Cook, and Ballmer, roast together in hell.

 

[gcarrillo004]

iPhone is an accessory
...kind of like a purse.

 

[Ole Cowboy]

There's always implementation bugs in any new OS, but I'm with you - the number 8 must be cursed. Microsoft for totally pissing off the entire world by screwing up everything that was working, and then being arrogant about it. Apple for releasing some serious bugs that should have been caught in testing. Oh wait, they were - and they were told - and they released anyway (iOS developer program folks get early beta access and found a lot of problems). Many iPad 2 users, for instance, are still experiencing cellular data problems where the device refuses to connect to the network. A reboot (or switching some settings off/on) temporarily 'fixes' it, only to return again.

You are right and like was posted, I am sure Steve is spinning in his grave.

I was a Certified Apple Developer for about 10 years and I agree, things are changing at Apple. Its following the MS lead of releasing SW and then tons of patches and fixes so as it works. 100% of just released SW has bugs or what we SW engineers like to call 'undocumented features'. Proper testing prior to release will insure a stable and good product, that is a FACT and I lived by it even if I had to delay the release...

 

[Brains]

I delay releases all the time to make sure they work. When people are relying on the tools you build, you owe it to them to make them work properly. Thankfully my biggest app was fine with iOS8, and it's a big one (just over 220,000 lines).

 

[Ole Cowboy]

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6 Plus

 

[karlac]

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6 Plus

I'm overdue for an upgrade, but holding off. Wife has a 6 since day one and is experiencing the same irritating IOS 8 issues. Nice hardware, but the OS sucks.

Would be interested in hearing your impressions of the plus. I'm thinking it may be a bit too large for carry in a workshop/jobsite environ, with the size putting it in harm's way more easily. Like the reported increased battery life, though.

Keep us posted.

 

[winchster]

Or it might be that they are the largest company in the world, trading back and forth with Exxon depending on share price for the day.


Sent from magic cutting board

I was referring to their ability to influence the way things are done. As referenced in the picture. They have a plan for nfc the same way they had a plan for mp3. That is all I'm saying.

 

[Younggun]

Apple sucks.

 

[karlac]

Apple sucks.

Their OS sure does.

Called a client a few minutes ago, and while hearing that call go to vm after two rings, an incoming call from a sub beeped.

When I switched to him, all within less than 15 seconds from the original outgoing call, he was returning my call??

Damn phone had apparently dialed two numbers at the same time, with both numbers showing up in the "recent" log at identical times.

One whacked out POS OS ...

 

[stdreb27]

There's always implementation bugs in any new OS, but I'm with you - the number 8 must be cursed. Microsoft for totally pissing off the entire world by screwing up everything that was working, and then being arrogant about it. Apple for releasing some serious bugs that should have been caught in testing. Oh wait, they were - and they were told - and they released anyway (iOS developer program folks get early beta access and found a lot of problems). Many iPad 2 users, for instance, are still experiencing cellular data problems where the device refuses to connect to the network. A reboot (or switching some settings off/on) temporarily 'fixes' it, only to return again.

Shoot my iphone does that now. And I haven't upgraded yet.

 

[Ole Cowboy]

Apple profit soars as company sells 39 Million new iPhones

Jefferson Graham and Jon Swartz, USA TODAY 9:50 p.m. EDT October 20, 2014

(Photo: Feng Li, Getty Images)



SAN FRANCISCO — Record-setting iPhone sales helped Apple ring up sterling results on Monday, crushing analysts' estimates.
The company said its fiscal fourth-quarter revenue jumped 12% to $42.1 billion from the same quarter a year ago.
Profits were $8.5 billion (or $1.42 per share), compared with $7.5 billion ($1.18) last year.
Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected earnings of $1.30 per share, up 10% from last year's fiscal fourth quarter. They forecast sales of $39.85 billion, a 6% gain from a year ago.
The results sent Apple shares up 1% in after-hours trading Monday, $100.89. Apple announced its quarterly results after markets closed.

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[stdreb27]

Apple profit soars as company sells 39 Million new iPhones

Jefferson Graham and Jon Swartz, USA TODAY 9:50 p.m. EDT October 20, 2014

(Photo: Feng Li, Getty Images)



SAN FRANCISCO — Record-setting iPhone sales helped Apple ring up sterling results on Monday, crushing analysts' estimates.
The company said its fiscal fourth-quarter revenue jumped 12% to $42.1 billion from the same quarter a year ago.
Profits were $8.5 billion (or $1.42 per share), compared with $7.5 billion ($1.18) last year.
Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected earnings of $1.30 per share, up 10% from last year's fiscal fourth quarter. They forecast sales of $39.85 billion, a 6% gain from a year ago.
The results sent Apple shares up 1% in after-hours trading Monday, $100.89. Apple announced its quarterly results after markets closed.

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Lol, that just means they're putting crapy vs previous models, hardware in their phone and selling it for the same price.


\\stir pot here//

**posted from iPhone 5s.